Republic is result of collective efforts to build prosperous Nepal: PM Dahal

KATHMANDU: Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal has said that the republic is the result of collective political efforts launched to build a prosperous Nepal where social justice prevails.

It is the aspiration of change, PM Dahal said while addressing a special function organized at Army Pavilion, Tundikhel on the occasion of the Republic Day this morning.

“We, the political parties aspiring for change, established a republic with common efforts so that a discriminatory social structure was wiped out and federalism and new constitution achieved,” PM reminded, adding that it abolished the unitary and feudalistic dynasty rule.

According to him, a stage of political revolution was over with the establishment of a federal democratic republic. He warned that any effort that tries to foil this achievement would not be successful. Dahal underlined the need for national cooperation and collaboration for the agenda of change.

“Historically, backsliding of systems is not seen. Nepal moves ahead now. However, additional achievements are needed to substantiate inclusion, proportional representation and freedoms,” he opined.

According to him, the country has been making a significant stride in people’s lifestyles. Government is firm on protecting national interest with independent and balanced foreign policy, PM Dahal added.

He further explained that the relations with neighboring countries and international agencies were improved, thereby ensuring Nepal’s graduation to the status of developing countries by 2083BS. Campaigning is underway to achieve SDGs by 2087BS.

He also shared that financial and monetary policies were enforced in congruity to recover national economy from slowdown; necessary laws and policies revised to create investment atmosphere; state coffers utilized for people’s benefit; farmers’ rights addressed gradually; construction of infrastructures intensified; and efforts made for national unity to ensure self-reliant socialism.

Republic is not only a system but a lifestyle. It is getting established at civic level, Dahal stressed.

The special program was attended by the President, Vice President, Chief Justice, Speaker, Chairman of National Assembly, Deputy Prime Ministers, former prime ministers, ministers, and chiefs of diplomatic missions in the country.

The Nepal Army, Nepal Police and the Armed Police Force conducted march-past and cultural pageants on the occasion.

A Nepal Army helicopter displayed a banner reading ‘Republic Day, 2081’ and cascaded flowers in Tundikhel.